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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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